Oh. [He considers that, and then nods.] That explains why the first thing he said to me was that I was awake, I guess.
[... It also explains why Keith's so upset. Shiro sighs out, quietly, and watches Keith carefully. His hold on his hands are gentle, trying to be reassuring even when he feels those trembles. He swipes his thumbs gently over his knuckles.]
Hey... Baby, it's okay. I'm going to get knocked out for a while. It's okay... that's hardly the worst thing that's ever happened to me, after all.
[He also knows, as soon as he says that, that it's not going to be all that reassuring to Keith. He squeezes his hands again, apologetically.]
I'll be alright. You'll be there. And the team's there. I'll be okay.